An annoying, rude, pushy customer seems like an easy outcome: Fire them! But what if you fear a bad review? In his blog this week, Bill Farquharson reports on two key points made when this issue was discussed in a recent workshop.

While waiting on half of the invited-and-confirmed meeting members, Bill Farquharson cranked out a blog tip so you don’t have to sit and wait for half of your next meeting to show up and ultimately not show.

No general goes into battle without a plan. No scientist performs research without a plan. And no sales rep should begin a week without having first read Bill Farquharson’s blog this week.

Imagine if you could go back to your teen years knowing what you know now and say to your parents, “Here’s how to parent me.” As a sales rep, you have that chance. In this week’s blog, Bill Farquharson advises you on getting more from your manager.

Bad language has a place in today’s world. Joe Pesci isn’t Joe Pesci without the use of, um, colorful language. But in business, where is the line? That’s the question Bill Farquharson explores carefully in this week’s blog.

The good news is, you’ve hit your goals. The bad news is, what comes next. In this week’s blog, Bill Farquharson shares two downsides to success and why they need to be avoided.

A salesman is told he needs to make 50 cold calls a day. Day after day, the man drives to an office building, takes the elevator to the top, and knocks on every door he sees. That’s a lot of rejection. The year is 1979. Today, that former salesman is worth $5.7 billion. Find out why he credits his cold calling days and the hope it gives the rest of us.

If you have a gym membership but don’t go, it is easy to understand why you are not in shape. But what about your sales volume? Can this same thinking be applied? Read Bill Farquharson’s blog and find out.

Bill Farquharson was asked to memorize 7 different patterns of 18 notes in a specific order spread out over 6 guitar strings. You are being asked to open new accounts. Both of you think, “I can’t.” Read Bill’s blog and find out how to change your thinking.

Searching for a printer in Texas, Bill Farquharson came close to insanity when he saw the results. Take his advice regarding this simple, controllable task, and you might just prevent that from happening.

Everyone knows rejection is a part of sales. One guy has an interesting method for finding out if a rep can overcome an important objection: Rejection during the interview. Read more in Bill Farquharson’s blog.

Remember when starting a company newsletter was a great idea? Today, they are called blogs. In Bill Farquharson’s blog this week, he blogs about a blog mistake blog writers make in their blog.

A prospect asks, “What other companies do you work with?” You are tempted to name some names, but before you do, you’d be wise to read Bill Farquharson’s blog.

Imagine someone tapping a finger on your head all day, all the while speaking to you in a low tone. That’s ADD. Now, imagine harness that into a sales superpower. It is possible. Learn how in Bill Farquharson’s blog.

You are not a natural-born sales rep. Bill Farquharson is not a natural-born musician. His secret to success on a guitar is the same as yours in sales, and it the subject of his blog this week.

Bill Farquharson sent an email to a prospect. The prospect called Bill right away. How did that happen? It has to do with something at the bottom of the email; something you can read about in this week’s blog.

You are in a huge jam and need a vendor’s help. The difference between yes and no comes down to one business practice Bill Farquharson believes in, lives by, and writes about in his blog this week.

He is not real. His best friend is a tiger only he can see. He lives in an imaginary world but he sees life with clarity. His name is Calvin. His tiger is Hobbes. And in this week’s blog, Bill Farquharson shows how he perfectly defined sales in one line.

A certified coach skillfully uses digital options to market her business. But in the end, it’s a paper choice that did what digital could not and resulted in an astonishing 100% success rate. Learn more in Bill Farquharson’s blog.

LinkedIn posts build a brand, tell a story, establish credibility, and get the phone ringing. But, if no one reads them, what difference does it make? Bill Farquharson’s blog this week details a few lessons he has learned along the way, including one that will grab you immediately.

Bill Farquharson is all for Google reviews and thinks it is fine to email and ask for one. But to then ask again, and again, AND AGAIN, well, do that and you will read about yourself in one of his blogs. Speaking of which…

There are two levels of ideal customer: Lower case “i” and capital “I.” This blog is about the latter and why you should always be seeking this rare relationship. Find out what Bill Farquharson is talking about in this week’s blog.

When it comes to communicating delivery details with a customer, don’t make the mistakes Bill Farquharson’s dentist makes else your clients might take the action Bill is planning for his reminder-heavy tooth factory.

Where do the best ideas come from for good LinkedIn posts? Read Bill Farquharson’s blog to find out. It’s a good one!

One thing a day. Just one. That is all it takes to be healthy, wealthy, and wise as a sales rep. Don’t wait your entire sales career to learn the lesson in Bill Farquharson’s blog this week.